View source for Joshua 23: Passing the Torch

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===Godly character cannot be measured in a single moment in time.===
Rather, Godly character is measured through long periods of time where an individual places their trust in God through varied environments and transitions. Joshua had consistently demonstrated Godly character and now he wanted to ensure that as he passed into the next stage of eternity the people who came behind him were prepared to themselves exercise Godly character.


===Farewell from a great leader (1-5)===
====A lot had happened in many years====
====The people had seen God's faithfulness and His Faithful Servant.====
====God would continue to be faithful to the people.====


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==Godly character remains faithful to God himself (6-8).==
===Remaining faithful to God means remaining faithful to his commands (6).===
===Remaining faithful to God means rejecting any false gods (7).===
===Remaining faithful to God means loyally binding oneself to God (8).===
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===MTR: Bind yourself to God through committing to him alone.===

==Godly character remains faithful in any environment (9-13).==
===Being faithful in any environment stems from recognizing God's work in any environment (9-10).===
===Being faithful in any environment is helped by recognizing God's faithful love (11).===
===Being faithful in any environment requires we recognize the temptations present (12-13).===
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===MTR: Consider the environment you are in today what do you need to recognize if you are to remain faithful?===

==Godly character remains faithful even in transition (14-16).==

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